MG271 Principles of Supervision

for F2T 2007

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Welcome to Principles of Supervision (MG-271), on line! My instructional goals / Educational Philosophies for this course are to provide the student with an understanding of the principles of supervision with major emphasis on applying those principles in case studies analysis and "real world" situations. The facilitator strongly believes in the Adrogodical Learning Method, thus I will engage you using mulitiple dimensions of experience based knowledge. With emphasis on Bloom's fourth level of cognitive learning "Analysis", I will use this level of analysis to demonstrate and link the two world of conceptional learning and real world application. I will consider myself successful if the learner can demonstrate the transfer of conceptual knowledge to real world application.

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Define the supervisory and managerial principles and functions and explain how to apply them to situational leadership.

Explain the diversity in the processes and methods of critical thinking and problem-solving in supervision and recognition of standards of excellence.

Discuss the history and variety of managerial principles for examining and using information, and their technological applications in contemporary supervision theory.

Explain the importance of the scientific method of argument and modeling.

Core Assessment:

Students will write a case study during week 7 of an 8 week course and week 15 of a 16 week course.

B. Discussion Assignment: Discussion statements are taken from the readings in the text for each week; various questions will be posted in the Discussion Statement Thread in the Conference Area for the student's comments; each student will be asked to make an original posting to a Discussion Statement. These postings should be a complete comprehensive analysis of the topic. Comprehensive analysis is defined as a review of relevant literature, a synthesis of those ideas into something new. The posting must be documents with proper citations and be 350 – 400 words in length. Please review carefully the grading policy / expectations for a substantive posting in the Grading Policy Section of this syllabus.

C. Peer Review: Reply to the posting of at least two other learners. These replies should offer an alternative point of view, provide critical analysis, or ask thought provoking comments that elicit further discussion. The goals of the peer review process are to generate discussion to achieve a deeper understanding of a topic, and for students to practice their ability to make a critical assessment, support their arguments while maintaining a professional demeanor.

E. Self-Check: You will take weekly self-checking quizes that will ensure that you have mastered the learning objectives for the week. These self-check exercises may be taken as many times as required to ensure mastery. The self checks do not count toward your final formative grade, but only prepare you for the weekly quiz.

F. Quizzes: You will take weekly chapter quizzes. These quizzes will count toward your final formative assessment. Each quiz is worth 10pts. You will have one hour to complete the quiz. Ensure that you save your answers often.

G. Lessons Learned: Weekly throughout the course, I will ask for the Lessons Learned. Write two or three well-developed paragraphs documenting issues or concerns you experienced or addressed during the period requested. This is where you will demonstrate your ability to take the concepts and theories of this course and transfer that knowledge into your current work place. Share with your peers how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge into real world application.

Course Examinations:

A. Comprehensive Case Study: During Week Seven of this course, you will complete a comprehensive case study. After you read the case, you will be required to answer a series of questions that test your mastery of key concepts of Supervision. I will send you the Case study via email during week six.

B. Final Examination: During week Eight of this Course, you will take a 100 question (multiple choice, fill-in the blank, and true/false) examination. This is a closed book examination. This examination will cover chapters 1 – 20 (excluding chapter 17). Your study guide will be your weekly self checks & quizzes. Be sure to print them each week. You will not receive any additional study material.

Grading:

Grading:

Course Grading Scale

Grading Scale –

A =

90- 100% (or 396 points or higher)

B =

80-89% (or 352 to 395 points)

C =

70-79% (or 308 to 351 points)

D =

60-69% (or 264 to 307 points)

F =

< 60% (263 or fewer points)

Assignments - Specific weekly assignments are posted at the bottom of the syllabus.

Assignment

Points/% of Grade

Due Date

Class Participation-

Discussion Questions

Peer Review

16%

Weeks 1-7

Lesson Learned

9%

Week 1-7

Weekly Quizzes

16%

Weeks 1-7

Case Study

25%

Weeks 7

Final Exam Examination

34%

Week 8

Total

100%

Discussion Statements - 10 points per week, 70 points total.

Lessons Learned - 5 points per week; 40 points total.

Weekly Quizzes – 10 pts each week; 70 pts total.

Case Study – 110 points

Final Examination - 150 points

Total = 440 points

The course grade for students will be based on the overall average of homework and tests taken during the course in accordance with the weighting of the various requirements as stated in the syllabus.

All final exams in all School of Business and Management courses will be comprehensive and will be closed book and closed notes. They will constitute 30% of the total course grade and will not be a take-home exam. They will be completed during the test week in the period designated by the registrar or by the Proctor in the case online courses. If calculators are allowed, they will not be multifunctional electronic devices that include features such as: phones, cameras, instant messaging, pagers, and so forth. Electronic Computers will not be allowed on final exams unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School of Business and Management.

The course grade for students will be based on the overall average of homework and tests taken during the course in accordance with the weighting of the various requirements as stated in the syllabus.

All final exams in all School of Business and Management courses will be comprehensive and will be closed book and closed notes. They will constitute 30% of the total course grade and will not be a take-home exam. They will be completed during the test week in the period designated by the registrar or by the Proctor in the case online courses. If calculators are allowed, they will not be multifunctional electronic devices that include features such as: phones, cameras, instant messaging, pagers, and so forth. Electronic Computers will not be allowed on final exams unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School of Business and Management.

Late Submission of Course Materials:GRADING CRITERIA FOR WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Postings in each category (Discussion Question, Peer Reviews, Lessons Learned, Skill Builder, and Special Threads) are worth from 0 to 10 points each per week.

The following is a point-by-point breakdown on what you have to do to earn the points. The criteria are the same for all categories of assignments.

0 = Do nothing, no posting made for the assignment. Please note: two weeks without any contact from you may result in your being assigned a letter grade of "F" and being dropped from the course.

1 = Late posting, minimal comments, i.e. "I agree."

2 = Late posting, minimal comments, i.e. "I think this is an important topic that we should all be concerned with." Just a generic sentence that does not provide "meat and potatoes. Or, Kris, I agree with what you said."

3 = Late posting, one or two sentences directed to the topic; very little of your own viewpoints.

4 = Late posting, one or two paragraphs relating to the topic with your own viewpoints.

5 = Late posting, three or more well written, well thought out paragraphs with two or more sentences in each paragraph. Introduction of own viewpoints and new information beyond other persons' comments or quoted directly from the text. Grammar and spell check conducted.

7 = On-time posting, minimal comments, i.e. "I think this is an important topic that we should all be concerned with.” Just a generic sentence that does not provide "meat and potatoes”.

8 = On-time posting, one short paragraph (2 or 3 sentences) directed to the topic; very little of your own viewpoints.

9 = On-time posting, one or two paragraphs relating to the topic with your own viewpoints. Grammar and spell check conducted.

10 = On-time posting, three or more well written, well thought out paragraphs with two or more sentences in each paragraph. Introduction of own viewpoints and new information beyond other persons' comments or quotes directly from the text. Cited references and Website links included in the posting. Grammar and spell check conducted.

11 = WOW!!! This grade is very rare during a term, but I have been known to give it. Postings that earn 11 points are awe inspiring, very well thought out, and often become my examples of "this is how a posting should be done."

Submission of Late Work: A late posting is any posting not made by Sunday at midnight. I will accept late work for one week after the due date. For example, all weekly postings MUST be made by midnight (Eastern Time) each Sunday. If a posting is made BEFORE midnight the following Sunday it will be considered "Late”, otherwise acceptable. I will make exceptions to this rule on a case-by-case basis if I am notified of difficulties (i.e., work requirements, personal hardships, etc.) before hand. I do not accept any work after the one week late period

Classroom Rules of Conduct:Classroom Rules of Conduct:

Ground Rules for On-line Participation

Students MUST use PIRATE MAIL for private messages, including personal notes to the instructor. You may post general information and questions for all of the class, and instructor to see in the threaded discussion in my office. The Class discussion threads are for posting weekly assignments.

As with all computer programs, Pirate mail does go offline. Therefore, If you do not get a response from me within two days to an e-mail then re send it to my home e-mail address: smdostroph@mchsi.com or call me at 706.662.6118 between the hours or 0900 -2100. (Note: I am on Eastern Time).

Students are expected to complete at least 6 hours per week in discussion threads, or other appropriate online activities, including sending/receiving e-mail and navigating and conducting research over the World Wide Web.

Students are expected to participate in discussions. Failure to be significantly involved will reduce your points earned and subsequently your grade.

TWO SUCCESSIVE WEEKS WITHOUT ANY CONTACT FROM YOU will result in you being dropped from this course with a grade of "F" (Park University Policy). If you are having difficulties e-mail me in advance...We will work something out!

Conventions of Online Etiquette: which includes courtesy to all users, must be observed at all times. It must be remembered that Principles of Supervision has some controversial topics and as a result will elicit responses from students that may differ considerably from your own. Remember that each student (and the instructor) is entitled to his or her viewpoint.

Students may request advice with course-related problems through Ecollege Help Desk at helpdesk@parkonline.org . If you have difficulties with your pirate mail, OPEN, or any other non-course related material, you may seek assistance through the Park University help desk at helpdesk@park.edu . You may also find this link and Phone numbers in my virtual office. However, it is the student's responsibility to maintain participation without regard to circumstances or conditions. If you have technical trouble call me immediately for instruction on participation.

All students will be required to participate in the following weekly online experiences:

·Weekly Discussion Statements: Respond to the posted discussion question within the discussion thread and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

Lessons Learned: Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Check - Up Exercise: Take the practice quiz before you take your actual weekly quiz.

Quiz: After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

Week 2: Contemporary Issues

Readings:

Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6.

Weekly Discussion Statements. Respond to at least one Question from the chapters Review questions and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

Self Check:After you finish your homework and discussion questions, take the check -check quiz to ensure that you have comprehended the weekly objectives. You may take this self check quiz as many times as needed to comprehend the weekly objectives.

Quiz: After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

Lessons Learned: Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 3: Planning and Organizing Skills

Readings:

Chapters 7 & 8.

·Weekly Discussion Statements:Respond to at least one Question from the chapters Review questions and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

·Self Check:

After you finish your homework and discussion questions, take the check -check quiz to ensure that you have comprehended the weekly objectives. You may take this self check quiz as many times as needed to comprehend the weekly objectives.

·Quiz:
After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

·Lessons Learned:Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 4: Planning and Organizing Skills Continued

Readings:

Chapters 9, and 10.

·Weekly Discussion Statements:Respond to at least one Question from the chapters Review questions and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

·Self Check:

After you finish your homework and discussion questions, take the check -check quiz to ensure that you have comprehended the weekly objectives. You may take this self check quiz as many times as needed to comprehend the weekly objectives.

·Quiz:
After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

·Lessons Learned:
Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 5: Staffing Skills

Readings:

Chapters 11,12,13.

·Weekly Discussion Statements:Respond to at least one Question from the chapters Review questions and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

·Self Check:

After you finish your homework and discussion questions, take the check -check quiz to ensure that you have comprehended the weekly objectives. You may take this self check quiz as many times as needed to comprehend the weekly objectives.

·Quiz:
After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

·Lessons Learned:
Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 6: Leading

Readings:

Chapters 14 & 15.

Weekly Discussion Statements. Respond to at least one statement from the chapter threads and reply to at least two of your peer's postings. We will look at directives in both clarity and distribution; work groups and teams; morale; and diversity.

Self-Check: a summative assessment in the form of a self-checking quiz that may be taken as many times as required to ensure mastery of the learning objectives of this chapter.

Weekly Quiz: After completing the self-checking quiz, take your weekly quiz. This quiz is linked to the learning objectives of this weeks reading.

Lessons Learned: Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 7: Controlling Skills

Readings:

Chapter 18, 19, and 20.

Weekly Discussion Statements. Respond to at least one Question from the chapters Review questions and reply to at least two of your peer's postings.

Self Check:After you finish your homework and discussion questions, take the check -check quiz to ensure that you have comprehended the weekly objectives. You may take this self check quiz as many times as needed to comprehend the weekly objectives.

Quiz: After completing your assignments, you will take a 10 question (T/F and Multiple Choice) Quiz. You will have one hour to complete this quiz.

Lessons Learned: Post a two to three paragraph reflective thinking analysis of how you plan to transfer the conceptual knowledge learned during this week into your everyday life.

Week 8: Course Completion

Readings:

Students are encouraged to browse web sites and references to enhance your knowledge of supervision.

Class Activities: You will be taking your proctored final exam this week. Once you have scheduled the exam, post a message in my office that informs me of the date and time. You will also be submitting your Final Team Research Paper and PowerPoint presentation.

Cumulative Lessons Learned: Make a final Lessons Learned entry discussing what you feel are the most valuable lessons that you learned throughout the course. Replies to other students' postings are not required, but I encourage you to read them as they may be very insightful.

Complete the final examination with your proctor.I must have the test in my hands by close of business on Friday of week eight. Unless you have circumstances that have been prearranged with me, I will not accept tests after that time.

Complete and submit the online Student Opinion Survey for the Course.

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Additional Information:

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Evaluation Outcomes

Case analysis represents a solution that fully develops all aspects of situational leadership.

Case analysis represents a solution that only develops three aspects of situational leadership.

Case analysis represents a solution that only develops two aspects of situational leadership.

Case analysis represents a solution develops less than two aspects of situational leadership.

Synthesis Outcomes

Case analysis represents a solution(s) that fully develops all four learning outcomes.

Case analysis represents a solution(s) that only develops three learning outcomes.

Case analysis represents a solution(s) that only develops two learning outcomes.

Case analysis represents a solution(s) that develops less than two learning outcomes.

Analysis Outcomes

Fully develops solutions to all five of the problems presented in the case.

Fully develops solutions to al least four of the problems presented in the case.

Fully develops solutions to at least three of the problems presented in the case.

Fails to develop solutions to less than three of the problems presented in the case.

Application Outcomes

Case analysis represents acceptable solutions that could be used in an actual organization.

With some modifications the case analysis represents acceptable solutions that could be used in an actual organization.

With substantial modifications the case analysis represents acceptable solutions that could be used in an actual organization.

Case analysis represents unacceptable solutions.

Content of Communication Outcomes

Correctly uses all of the discipline specific terminology.

Incorrectly uses no more than two items of the discipline specific terminology.

Incorrectly uses more than two items of the discipline specific terminology.

Incorrectly uses more than four items of the discipline specific terminology.

Technical Skill in Communicating Outcomes

No errors in writing conventions,

One to three errors in writing conventions,

Four to six errors in writing conventions,

Seven or more errors in writing conventions,

First Literacy Outcomes

Case study uses five or more examples of interdisciplinary and multicultural awareness in the solution.

Case study uses three or four examples of interdisciplinary and multicultural awareness in the solution.

Case study uses one or two examples of interdisciplinary and multicultural awareness in the solution.

Case study does not use any examples of interdisciplinary and multicultural awareness in the solution.

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